Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chefman vs Philips
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Chefman | Philips ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart | Philips LatteGo 5400, Philips Baristina Latte, Philips Cafe Aromis |
| Entry price | $34.99 | £99.99 |
| Flagship price | $499.99 | £799.99 |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA | GB |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 1,700 | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes).
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Key differences
- Philips scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Warranty is higher at Philips: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Chefman offers Email, Phone.
- Support channels: only Philips offers Help centre.
- Machine types: only Chefman offers Drip.
- Machine types: only Philips offers Bean to cup.
- Markets: only Chefman offers US, CA.
- Markets: only Philips offers GB.
Our verdict on each
Chefman
Chefman suits households that want air frying and coffee from the same maker, and the entry basket is the draw: air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99. The trade-off is depth, since the coffee side stays with espresso and drip and sales run to US and CA.
Philips
Philips suits buyers who want a machine that grinds beans and froths milk, with the grinder built in and a 2 year warranty behind it. The trade-off is breadth of range and support, since the listed types cover bean-to-cup and espresso only, with support on help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chefman | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts are included, 17 programs, and a 1 year warranty back it up. | 9.3HigherEntry at £99.99 sits well under the £799.99 top price, with grinder built in and auto-frother milk as standard. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.9A spare parts shop, a 2 year warranty and the Koninklijke Philips N.V. name, with support on help centre. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Chefman | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Netherlands |
Also worth a look
Daewoo Electricals has warranty at 3 years, against 1 year for Chefman and 2 years for Philips.
Daewoo Electricals reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Chefman | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 14 of 59 | 7 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 17 of 82 | 9 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Chefman | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip | Bean to cup, Espresso |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Netherlands |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1891 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Help centre |
Floor care
| Fact | Chefman | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender | Robot vacuum, Wet dry |
| Top suction (Pa) | Not confirmed | 5,000 |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | Pad |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | Structured light |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 180 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 260 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 9.7 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chefman | Philips | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46highest quarter | Not confirmed | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,700above the median | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Chefman
Pros
- Air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range.
- The multifunctional air fryer runs 17 programs and ranks 8 of 60 brands, the one measure where Chefman sits near the front.
- The espresso machine packs a 15 bar pump, a dual boiler, a steam wand and a grinder built in, all within the $499.99 flagship.
Cons
- The coffee side is espresso and drip only, so a shopper after pod or bean-to-cup work ends up reading a different brand's page.
- Capacity ranks 17 of 69 brands at 9.46 litres, so basket size is mid-table rather than the reason to buy.
- Sales run to US and CA only, so buyers outside those markets order without a local warranty route.
Philips
Pros
- Grinder built in, so beans go in and coffee comes out of the same machine with no separate grinder on the counter
- A spare parts shop is listed and 96.2% of ranked brands run one, so consumables stay easy to reorder
- Warranty runs 2 years, so a daily driver is covered well past its first year
Cons
- Support is limited to a help centre, so anyone hoping for a phone line or a direct email will not find one listed.
- The spread from a £99.99 entry point to a £799.99 flagship price is wide, and the top figure belongs to the premium end of the range rather than to an everyday machine.
- Drip and pod formats are not among its bean to cup and espresso, so buyers who brew a pot at a time or use capsules have no listed Philips machine.
Who each suits
Chefman
Who it suits
- First-time air fryer buyers who want 17 programs in the basket machine rather than a plain fryer.
- Espresso drinkers after a grinder, a steam wand and a dual boiler in one machine, in a range that starts at $34.99.
- Shoppers in US and CA who want a desk on email and phone and a 1 year warranty behind the purchase.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants multicooker and processor work in one machine, since GASTROBACK reaches air fryer, multicooker and blender where Chefman's air fryer and blender stop at fryers and blenders.
- Pressure-cooking buyers, since Chef iQ is built around multicooker only.
- Shoppers who want stand mixers and food processors as well, since Daewoo Electricals adds air fryer, blender and stand mixer to a comparable small appliance line.
Philips
Who it suits
- Buyers who want beans ground and brewed in the same machine, since the grinder is built in
- Households that drink lattes and cappuccinos daily and would rather not work a steam wand, given the auto-frother
- Owners planning to keep a machine for years, with a spare parts shop listed and warranty running 2 years
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after drip or standalone grinders, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals list espresso, drip and grinder and drip, espresso and grinder
- Pod buyers, since Arno lists espresso, bean to cup and pod while Philips lists bean to cup and espresso
- Buyers who want phone or email support, since Philips support runs on help centre
Questions about each
Chefman
How much does a Chefman air fryer cost?+
Chefman air fryers start at $49.99. The reference line covers a compact fryer alongside a multifunctional digital model, so the entry point sits well below the $499.99 top of the coffee range. Check the current listing price for the exact model before you commit.
What does the top of the coffee range cost?+
The flagship coffee machine is $499.99 and the entry coffee machine is $34.99. That spread is the usual pattern for a range that opens with drip and filter models and ends on the espresso machine carrying a dual boiler and a steam wand.
Philips
How much is a Philips coffee machine?+
The entry price is £99.99 and the top of the range is listed at £799.99. Both are purchase prices rather than ongoing fees, so the whole cost sits up front instead of being spread across a contract. Buyers replacing a filter machine can plan around the entry figure, while the top price belongs to the flagship models and the premium floor care units sold under the same name.
What types of coffee machine does Philips make?+
The listed types are bean to cup and espresso, covering bean-to-cup and espresso. Bean-to-cup grinds and brews from whole beans, while espresso covers the manual style. The range is anchored on LatteGo, Baristina and Cafe Aromis name lines, so there is a specific model to look up rather than a vague series name.
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